1866, Thomas Hardy, , Chapter 13,The Scotchman, who assisted as groomsman, was of course the only one present, beyond the chief actors, who knew the true situation of the contracting parties.
1888, Horatio Alger, , Chapter XIV: Consulting the Oracle,"Philip," said Mr. Wilbur, "when I marry, I want you to stand up with me--to be my groomsman."
1894, Dabney H. Maury, , 6,There were eight bridesmaids and groomsmen, and I asked McClellan and Franklin to be of the number, but distant service prevented them from coming, and Burnside and Reno, of the Ordnance, took their places.
